http://www.healthcare.gov/center/councils/nphpphc/strategy/index.html

On June 16, 2011 the National Prevention, Health Promotion, and Public Health Council, announced the release of the National Prevention Strategy, a comprehensive plan that will help increase the number of Americans who are healthy at every stage of life. The National Prevention Strategy recognizes that good health comes not just from receiving quality medical care, but also from clean air and water, safe outdoor spaces for physical activity, safe worksites, healthy foods, violence-free environments and healthy homes. Prevention should be woven into all aspects of our lives, including where and how we live, learn, work and play. Everyone—businesses, educators, health care institutions, government, communities and every single American—has a role in creating a healthier nation.

I think free preventive care is the best part that Progressives were able to put into the health reform package. It will save thousands of lives every month and improve the health of millions of Americans. Coming from Germany where preventive care has high priority, I can confirm that it works and that people like it.

And this will do even more wonders in a country so unhealthy due to the lifestyle, nutrition, and the lack of information of how to prevent life-threatening sicknesses. Take a look at the graph below. Click the link above for more information and the PDF file that lines out the National Prevention Strategy.